Annah and I share our personal journey, explaining our transition to a life without meat.

We talk through how we felt at the time. Documentaries that encouraged us to make the change. What the first few months looked like and why we are still living a plant-based life, 5 years later.

You'll hear why we think eating meat doesn't have to be a binary decision. Why placing labels (like vegan) on your choices can be a bad idea. What misconceptions we overcame and all the lessons learned along the way.

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An intro to the wonderful world of backyard composting. You'll learn:

- How to drastically reduce your household rubbish output (by at least 50%)

- Why it's really bad for the planet when food waste ends up in landfill

- How easy it is to set up your own composting system

- What you can and can't compost

- Tips to help you succeed (and get the kids involved)

Links:

 https://blog.andrewduncan.co.nz/recycle-your-food-scraps-and-help-save-the-planet/

https://compostcollective.org.nz/

https://www.sharewaste.org.nz/

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Adopting a plant-based diet is  repeatedly shown to be the best individual action you can take to reduce your carbon footprint and fight climate change. Along with improving your health and reducing the suffering of countless animals.

In the real world though, switching your entire diet isn't easy. If you aren’t ready to give up meat yet, there are alternative solutions. Rules to eat by that don’t disrupt your life, but also increase the positive impact you have on reversing climate change.

For useful links and resources, visit https://blog.andrewduncan.co.nz/eating-ideas-help-save-planet/

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We've all heard that electric cars are better for the environment. But what are they like to drive from a practical point of view? And what if your battery craps out? What happens if you run out of range? And why do they all look so ugly?

In this episode, we share all the ins and outs of owning an electric car following our switch to a Nissan Leaf a few years ago.

Links:

GenLess EV buying guide:

 https://genless.govt.nz/assets/Individuals-Resources/EV-Buyers-Guide.pdf

NZ's charging network:

https://charge.net.nz/

Electric vehicle specialists:

https://bluecars.nz/

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In this episode of the Good You Can Do podcast, my wife, Annah and I share tips and strategies that we use to encourage our kids to eat and enjoy vegetables at every meal.

Check out the healthy chocolate cake / muffin recipe as mentioned by Annah:

 https://thenaturalnurturer.com/healthy-chocolate-muffins-with-veggies/

And the book 'V is for Vegan':

 https://www.bookdepository.com/V-Is-For-Vegan-Ruby-Roth/9781583946497

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Learn all about the benefits of adding more plants to your diet.

In this wide-ranging interview with Claire Insley from the Vegan Society of Aotearoa NZ, we discuss how plant-based diets improve our health and help reverse climate change. All while reducing suffering in the world at the same time. 

Check out the Vegan Society website for an extensive list of resources to help you eat less meat and more plants:

https://www.vegansociety.org.nz/

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Meet the owner of Wellington's first fully plant-based cafe, Kristine Bartley. Her business not only survived lockdown but she kept all her staff on, doubled the size of her team and moved to a new shop twice as big as the last one, all while launching initiatives to help others in need. 

Check out their website https://www.sweetrelease.co.nz/   
Follow Sweet Release on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SweetReleaseWlg  

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Positive change is always possible. But it’s up to us to make it happen.

Every day you make choices with your wallet, your actions and your conversations. If enough of us commit to meaningful personal changes, then change as a society, as a country (and beyond) is inevitable.

This podcast covers 27 steps you can take today, to help reverse global warming. 

Make sure you check out the companion post to this podcast for links to articles, resources and sources I talk about throughout:

 https://blog.andrewduncan.co.nz/27-ways-you-can-help-reverse-global-warming-today/

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In this episode, Anna Thomas shares her personal experience of tackling a cancer diagnosis in her early thirties.

Annah is a highly successful real estate professional in Invercargill, New Zealand and also a very good friend of mine. She has an inspiring message which focuses on positivity, self-acceptance and appreciating the little joys in life. 

Links/show notes:

The book which helped Anna embrace a positive attitude post-diagnosis: 

 https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Attitude-Choices-Successful-ebook/dp/B01LXJ4G6E

What is Reiki?

https://www.reiki.org/faqs/what-reiki

Follow Anna's journey, or reach out to her on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/annathomasinvercargill/?hl=en

Gary V: Stop caring what other people think...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YybkXBHm9SM

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